Luján Resolution Highlights National Public Health Week
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
Washington D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced a resolution highlighting National Public Health Week, celebrated April 7 to April 13 this year.
This resolution is meant to raise awareness about the importance of public health amid the firing by the Trump administration of nearly 25 percent of the workforce at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the elimination of critical subagencies at HHS that keep Americans healthy.
Sen. Luján’s resolution also outlines issues facing the U.S. including pandemic preparedness, access Read More
New Mexico Governor Vetoes 16 More Bills
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham April 11 vetoed 16 bills from the 2025 legislative session.
Detailed information on these specific vetoes and rationale are posted on the New Mexico Secretary of State’s website in messages here.
The vetoed bills include:
- HB 014: Earned Income Tax Credit (Tax Package)
- HB 036: Board of Optometry Powers and Duties
- HB 077: Annual Federal SNAP State Outreach Plans
- HB 120: Accessibility of State Agencies
- HB 143: Lobbying Activity Reports
- HB 181: State Trust Program Accountability Plan
- HB 191: Wildfire Suppression
Canceled: April 23 County P&Z Commission Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for April 23 is canceled because no applications were submitted for consideration.
The next P&Z Commission meeting is scheduled for May 14 and a few applications have been received.
P&Z Commission meetings are open to the public. Read More
New Mexico Governor Leading Trade Mission To Asia
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham left Saturday to lead an economic development delegation to Singapore and Japan.
The trade mission aims to strengthen business ties, promote New Mexico’s leadership in advanced energy technologies and computing, and explore natural gas export opportunities.
“This mission represents a tremendous opportunity to showcase New Mexico’s energy innovation and advanced technology sectors to key international partners,” Lujan Grisham said. “We’re focusing on creating jobs and attracting investment to our state while strengthening Read More
Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Save Lives, Protect Communities From Gun Violence
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced his Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion (GOSAFE) Act and bipartisan Banning Unlawful Machinegun Parts (BUMP) Act, commonsense legislation designed to protect communities from gun violence, while safeguarding Americans’ constitutional right to own a firearm for legitimate self-defense, hunting, and sporting purposes.
“For too long, Congress has failed to stem the onslaught of mass shootings. Our work in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was critically important, but more must be Read More
Danneman: Cooling Down The Rhetoric
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
© 2025 Triple Spaced
“We are going to back off extremist political rhetoric, encourage our supporters to follow our example, and ask the opposing party to do the same,” said nobody, after the March 31 fire at New Mexico Republican state party headquarters. In a front-page headline, the Albuquerque Journal said GOP leaders were asking for a “cool down” after the fire, but the article below that headline, quoting reactions to the fire, suggested they only wanted Democrats to cool down. Based on the quoted comments, it appears Republican leaders were ready to blame Democratic Read More
Los Alamos Libertarians Announce Spring Events
Libertarians during their Spring Clean-Up near the White Rock Visitors Center. Courtesy photo
LALP News:
The Los Alamos Libertarian Party will host a Tax Day Protest from 1-5 p.m., Tuesday, April 15 in front of the Los Alamos Post Office to highlight the burden of excessive taxation and tariffs and raise awareness for more fiscally responsible alternatives.
To sign up for either event, community members can email losalamoslibertarianparty@gmail.com.
The Los Alamos County Convention was recently held, and new officers look forward to expanding outreach and promoting Libertarian values Read More
Governor Signs Budget Bills With Line-Item Vetoes
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed three budget and capital outlay bills into law with targeted line-item vetoes, ensuring responsible fiscal management while funding essential services and infrastructure projects across New Mexico.
The governor’s line-item vetoes reflect her concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability, implementation timelines, or alignment with the administration’s strategic priorities.
“These appropriations bills represent significant investments in New Mexico’s future, from education and healthcare Read More
RPLA To Host Central Committee Meeting Thursday April 17
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Dear Friends:
First and foremost, I applaud the Republican and Democrat Senators who voted against HB 11: Senators Munoz, Shendo, Brandt, Campos, Gonzales, Lanier, Tobiassen and Woods. You can thank them here. After all the debate, it is fitting that this new mandate and tax failed to pass in the Senate Finance Committee.
These Senators carefully reviewed the fiscal impact report for HB 11 by our House Commerce and Economic Development Committee. There was no clear funding mechanism for the $9,000 welcome child benefit, which would have cost Read More
Heinrich Delivers Opening Remarks At Nomination Hearing On Dr. Dario Gil For DOE Under Secretary Of Science & Preston Wells Griffith III For DOE Under Secretary Of Energy
Heinrich delivers opening remarks in April 10 hearing to consider DOE nominations. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In his opening remarks during the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s nomination hearing to consider Dr. Dario Gil for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Under Secretary of Science and Preston Wells Griffith III for DOE’s Under Secretary of Energy, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, sought assurances from the nominees to follow the law as enacted by Congress.
In addition to noting the importance of the Under Read More
MOWW Meeting To Feature Rep. Christine Chandler April 15
State Rep. Christine Chandler
MOWW News:
This month’s meeting of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) is Tuesday, April 15 with featured speaker State Rep. Christine Chandler.
Rep. Chandler is a long-time resident of Los Alamos County serving District 43 – Los Alamos, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties, in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Her legislative committee assignments include Chair of the House Judiciary Committee and alternating Chair or Vice Chair of the interim Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee.
At Tuesday’s meeting, Rep. Chandler will present an overview Read More
Video: Council Chair Theresa Cull Discusses April 8 Meeting
Los Alamos County Council Chair Theresa Cull provides highlights from the April 8 council meeting during a visit to the newsroom at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Signs 22 Bills Into Law
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed 22 bills into law Thursday, addressing a wide range of priorities including education, environmental protection, healthcare access, utility regulation, public finance accountability and disaster relief.
Education improvements:
- HB 156: Increase Educational Salaries
- HB 157: New School Licenses
- HB 195: School Nurse Salary Tiers & Minimums
- HB 487: Protection Of Hispanic Education
- SB 011: Anti-Distraction Policy in Schools*
- SB 133: Educational Retirees Returning to Work
- SB 343: Teacher
County Accepting Applications For P&Z Commission
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is accepting applications for eligible candidates for appointment to a vacant seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
This vacancy is a three-year term, expiring 36 months from the date of appointment, and open to registered Republican or Independent candidates.
Interested Los Alamos County residents who do not hold public office and are not employed by the County may submit an online application by visiting the County’s Boards and Commissions webpage and selecting “apply”. Applications will be accepted now until the vacancy is filled.
The Planning and Read More
Governor Signs Supported Decision-Making Act
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexicans with disabilities and older adults are one step closer to having greater autonomy in their decision-making after the governor signed SB 535 into law last week.
SB 535, an omnibus bill addressing various public health, safety and welfare measures, includes the Supported Decision-Making Act, which will establish a new program within the Office of Guardianship dedicated towards supported decision-making agreements, an alternative to adult guardianship. The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) will collaborate closely with the Read More
Heinrich, Stansbury Lead Reintroduction Of Buffalo Tract Protection Act
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, reintroduced their Buffalo Tract Protection Act to permanently withdraw minerals from development on four parcels of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands in southern Sandoval County, including the Buffalo Tract and the Crest of Montezuma. U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) are original cosponsors.
“As New Read More
Council OKs Completing Plan For Eastern Downtown MRA
The boundary map for the MRA for the eastern portion of downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Work on the metropolitan redevelopment area (MRA) plan for the eastern portion of downtown Los Alamos will continue; Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved to see the plan through to its completion during its regular meeting Tuesday.
Council directed staff to present the finalized plan for consideration before the end of this summer.
During the discussion of the MRA, County Manager Anne Laurent reported that she estimates the Read More
Gibson: Inflation Squeezes Utilities, Too
By Robert Gibson
Chair
Los Alamos County
Board of Public Utilities
There’s no way to sugar coat this. Utility rates will be going up.
The Board of Public Utilities (BPU) and then County Council will soon be considering several utility rate increase proposals from the Department of Public Utilities (DPU). Why?
Inflation is the underlying driver. Most utility costs increase at least as fast as general inflation. Some costs, particularly construction materials and electrical distribution equipment, have gone up much more than the familiar Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Water rates are already Read More
Governor Of New Mexico Signs 10 More Bills Into Law
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed 10 bills addressing a wide range of issues including worker protections, education, public safety, economic development and community support.
Economic development and worker protections:
- HB 006: IRB Project Minimum Wage
- HB 020: Technology & Innovation Division
- SB 059: Public Works Minimum Wage Definitions
Education and student safety:
- HB 054: Defibrillators In Every High School
- HB 532: Student Water Safety Guidance
Public safety and legal improvements:
- SB 070: Add
Gubernatorial Candidate Deb Haaland’s Campaign Finance Report Breaks Records With Nearly $3 Million Raised
Deb Haaland
From Deb Haaland for New Mexico Campaign:
ALBUQUERQUE — Wednesday, the Deb Haaland for New Mexico campaign announced that she has broken records, raising nearly $3 million in contributions from more than 39,000 donors since launching her campaign less than two months ago, including donations from all 33 counties in New Mexico.
This fundraising haul is the highest amount raised in a New Mexico gubernatorial race since campaign finance reporting has been recorded, demonstrating clear fervor for Haaland to be the next governor of New Mexico.
Haaland launched her campaign with a Read More
